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The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
BOyS' Clothing for Fall.

We have opened an ex-
cellent line Of Boys Suits,
in medium and heavy
weights, in a varied line Of
styles and materials, for both
school and best wear.
The large trade in this
department during the past
week is corroborative evil
dence of the excellent val
ues offered, and we do not
hesitate to say that the new
Suits are equally as good, il
not better, bargains than
heretofore shown.
Our stock comprises Suits
for boys under IS years of
age.
Have also opened a new
line Of Boys Overcoats, cut
in the leading styles, of re-
liable materials, thoroughly
made and finished in a work
manlike manner.
(rhlrd foor.i
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
Ribbons for The New Season.

The new stock Of Fall
and Winter Ribbons has
been opened, and your in
spectlon is invited.
The line for millinery pur-
poses is particularly hand.
some, the styles being the
most varied and attractive
we have ever shown. The
a Ia mo9e is the combining
Of two or more kinds, such
as Gros Grains with velvet
stripes, Gros Grains with
plush stripes, Moire with
velvet stripes, More with
ottoman and plush stripes,
Gros Grains with MORE
stripes, Satin and Gros
Grain with plush dots, etc,
eacn style belng flnlShed
with either picot, crown or
loop edge. Considering
their attractiveness, the
prices are extremely rea-
sopable.
We are also showing a
beautiful line of Ribbons in
new art shades for decora-
tions and fancy work.
Roman Striped Ribbons
for boys ties.
Velvet Ribbons, in all
widths and colorings.
Main floor; centrc)
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP,
Cor. i1th and sts W.
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ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses of
the National Capital.
StOddart & Co.,


Solicitors Of patents and attorneys I'm patent
causes, sre among tn vel kIuwu firms or
the city. Mr.. Stod latt is u native NJ Phil.
adel ha leav NJ there to make his home
In Wash ngton iu 1855. lie was clerk In
the War Department for come years, after
ward establishing the 1rst exclusive tea and
coueo house In the city, and before com
mencing his present profession 10 1878 was
Tor time with TuE CnIriC. The bciuti
lul village OF StOddsrtsyille, Pa, was estab-
li,hed by tho grandfather OF the subject OF
his sketch, and his father was delegated to
have charge Of the place ut the early age of
nineteen. Energy aud activity, which have
characterized the family for generations
phst, have not deserted 1t In the Washing.
ton bral ch, and to this fact the success Ui
'he hbove-named hrm Ia due.
j. q. Weaver = Son, 90 II. 1. Ave.
Among the Industries OF Washington are
the spacious works OF j. q. Weaver & Son.
The business was established thirty year.
ago, and now occupies premises 3OSl5O
feet. They do all kinds OF cabinet work,
such ss making office furniture, desks,
csses, cabinets, etc. They are prepared 10
make oil kinds OF store and bir-room fix.
tufes, etc, and not only do cabinet work,
but upholsteilng is also done-in fact, any.
thing about the house you want In their line
they can do Bookcases, desks, etc, have
been made by them Tor all the Goverumpnt
offices Fine wood msntels are also M ALE.
The Individual members Of the firm are j
G Weaver, who was born 10 Gettysburg,
"a, aud came to this city forty years ago,
md Il. l. Weaver, who was born aud raised
here. AS business firm they are reliable
and STRAIGHTFORWARD and exercise special
care to please their patrons
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
Their business booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at Stott, Cromwell
ard COZ Drug Store as their giving away
To their customers Of so many free trial bot
Ties Of DIR. Kings New Discovery for con
sunption, Their trade Is simply enormous
In this Ycry valuable article, from the fact
that It always cures aud never disappints
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group,
aud all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test II before buying by
getting trial bottle free, largo size 81.
Every bottle warranted.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

85c Mems Heavy superknit Undcrshirts, $50;
value, ipc.
ape Mems Red Wool Knit Shirts and Draw.
crs I0c; value, G0c
gac Mems Lambs Wool Shirts and Drawers,
PQc value, sl2i
Gnc Mems Fine Ploatcd Unlaundcred Shirts,
CQC: value. p0c.
S5c Mems Celluoid CuIs. 3Sc; valve. SOC.
iSC Mems Celluoid Collars, isc; value, CSC.
2ic Mems 3ply Linen Collars, 9 for 25c;
value i2lVC each.
ibc Mon ) b.nly Llnen CnlIs. lhc, Ynlno. etc.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
LADIES' UNDERW EAR,

Gle Ladies' Vests, 2ic; value, 25c.
ahc Ladies' Vests and Pants, medium
weight, Shc, value inc.
ilc Ladies' Vests and Pants, medium
weight. lie; value, 5gc.
55c Ladies' Red Knit Mcdicated Vests and
Pants, re; value, V9u.
ihC Ladies' Fine Lambs Wool Pants (only),
itc; value, si2i
i3tSc ladies' Fine Embroidered Chemi-
settles, l2SC; value, 2oc,
SO Ladies' Full REGULAR Made Derby Ribbed
Hose, to 10, 2iC: value 35c.
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Excursion 20 1T. Louis.

On account OF the Tuenty-arst National
Encampment of the q. A. r., to be held in
St. Louis, the b. and o. r. R.wlll sell excur-
sion tickets TO st, Louis and return at the
rate OF $50 80 frsm September "a to 81 In
elusive, good to arrive IN St. Louls until
September 2S, inclusive, and good to return
until October 8, inclusive. The b. aud o.
is the shortest, quickest and most desirable
route from Warrington TO st. Louis.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
RAtlROsDS.
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTe
THE sHEAT
tn. North West aua southws.t.

PENNSYLVANIA BUUit
10 tn. North West aua southwest.
Double 1fdct. Spitadid SeHerg..
@'d RGU. NdgHi dcsHt Equipment
IN ErrIor MAY 10, 1857.
Trans tor, Washington nOm Station, corner
D SIR" dnd u streets. ds foito'cS
For Plttsburg and the West. Chicago Limited
tNIrcss OF Palace sleeping Cars ~ a. 80 u IN
uHily; FAST Line, 70 n m daily to Cincinnati
Gnl ~. Louis, with sleering Cars from Har
ti-hnTR 10 cincinnati and Buffet Car to ST.
Louis; daily, except saturday, TO CHICAGO
with slreplng Car Altoona TO Chicago.
Western Express 1ts.io p m daily, with
81 lou's, and Except saturdays) Ia,ris.
hulp to cleveland. cun iecting daily at liar-
iishuIg with lhromch sleeper or louisville
daily. for pittsburg and III, Vest, with
thfourh Sleerer harrisburg b. Chicago.
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD
For Erie, Janandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo,
Niagara, 100 y IN daily. except Saturday,
Will Palace Cars Washington TO Rochester.
For Willtnn'1port, ! ock Haven and Emlra at
%, nGU a, daily, cxcert Sunday
For New YORK and the East, z -, gU1 100
tnd ll.4O m, 600. 4.l0, 1000 and II ~ y m.
O1 sunday, nOo, 1 10 . M, 90, 40 1000
auo r.eo opm Limited Express Of Pullman
farlor ~ q Dining Cars, $40 m daily. ex-
cent sur day anc TOE u m dnilv with Penn.
sylvnnia Railroad Dining Cars.
For Boston without cbangs, 200 p m every
For BROOKLYN, N Y, all through trains con
meet AT Jersey city with boats Of Brooklyn
Annex, affurding direct transfer TO Fulton
street avoiding double ferrlage across New
York city.
For Philadelphia, 1.y5 y.oV, ii.UO aud II 10 1, IN,
500, TO- 600, 1000 and il.20 u m. On sun.
day, 900, II 10 a nj, , 90, 40. 500 iO.Op aud
i1.2O m Limited Express Parlor and Din
ing Cars, NiO N Nret lays and iI0 D m
daily, with Pennsylvania Railroad Dining.
Cars,
For Baltimore, o 30, 7.es, 300, g.sO, y.sy, If 90
bud II 40 IN, l2.0j, 2C0. 400, 40, 426. T. 10,
6O ) 10 i0t0 ana II 20 y IN ON sunday,
$50 gOS, B.h, llin a IN, 200. 4 90. 4 10. G 20,
$40 iu.00 and li20 pm
For pore's Greek Line, 725 u m and 4 40 u IN
daily except sunday
For ANNAPOLIS, 1.25, 1905 u m. d.20 and G:ol
n daily, except Sunday. sundays, 90 N
and d.1Opm.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKsguRo
RAILWAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, Geo, 6.ij, $40 pa, 1857 "A IN
ll.31 = N. TN sunday at G.On. $40, 047, 1857
an ESQ, B0l, sos and 1905 p m.
For Richmond and the South, 500, 1887 q m
daily anu AS y II daily, except sunday.
Trains leave Alexandra for Washingtun Cos,
$40. $40 10, 10, ll.U1 m, 20, $40, 323 $40,
705. 932 and 1912 p m and IL 10 midnight,
except Monday. on Sunday at 500, g.16
and i1.N II m, goo, 5.t0, 7.O5, 932. IO.42 y IN
ard ~ 10 night
east corner of 18th street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, and AT the station, where orders can
De leit Tor the checking of baggage to iesti.
nation from hotels and residences.
CHAS, e. PUGH, i. X, WOOD,
General Manager. G.PA
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emOvinE a Serious Oh b.tructi0
Gently.

Dynamite and giant powder might au-
swer admirably to remove distractions
from He'll Gate In East River, New York,
but explosive measures In medication are
ever attended with disastrous consequences.
For Instance, the bowels cannot be violently
drenched with safety, nor is there the
slightest necessity for SO doing. on the
contrary, 1t Is most unwise. None but the
purbliDd adherents of antiqusted theories
In medicine advise or sanction such course
To weaken the intestlnes--the effect OF
drastic purgation-is 10 compromise the
health of the entire system, With Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, on the other hand.
the bowels are relaxed, not by q convulsion
OF nature apprOximatlng to an eruption Of
Mt Popocatspetl, but gradually, ,benfci,lly,
without wrcnching or drenching The liver
and stomach, as well as the bowels, are
toned and benefited by II.
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Johns Noted and splendidiy Fitted
In ON ster snInnn.

This long established restaurant, elIgibly
located on the corner OF Seventh and d
streets northwest, has been thoroughly rem
ova,ed for the fall and winter season. It's
present proprietor has all the necessary
facilities to furnish oysters In any style,
especially steamed, at the lowest possible
prices. This establishment will make a
specially In serving select steamed at no
extra charge
Meals and hot and cold lunches always
ready to serve. The finest brands OF liquors
only dealt In; also, excellent cigars. Prompt
service and courteous treatment to all who
may favor this popular restaurant with
their patronage.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
FULFILLING

promise creates a feeling Of confidence,
and therein lies success.
our Fail Exhibition has been one OF entire
satisfaction, not alone to US, but also to our
large and increasing trado.
Whenever we illuminate our advertise
ments, as we have on this occasion, we do so
knowing full well that our honest efforts
bring us golden harvests. The battle has be-
gun, and we have destroyed the enemy, not
with dynamite, but with low prlcos. Victory
Is ours, and we shall strain every nerve to
maintain II.
We arc going to show you how to maintain
It. and that is to undcrsell all competitors, no
matter at what cost We start with
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WorH,ngmcn nnd others. Attention

The season is approaching when most OF
you viii need stoves, both cooking and
heating. We would respectfully call your
attention to Rudden's Mammoth Double In
stallment house, $50 and 932 Seventh
street northwest where can be found large
selection of furniture, carpets, stoves, heat
ers and ranges (the latter are all union
made). Mr. Rudden sells at cash prices on
the installment plan, with easy weekly or
monthly payments.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
WASHINGTON CRITIC
CITY SPECIALS.
.Icssrs. Wood Il Forsyth,

No. zoos + street northwest, have Just re
ccived q full line Of the latest publications
In engravings, etchlngs aud art work In gen
eral. All the latest novelties in frames,
mouldlDgs, etc. Regllding specially.
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Notice 90 Housctseepcr..

In addition TO complete stock OF heat
Ing and cooking stoves, ranges, carpets,
blankets, comforters aud parlor and dining
room furniture, have Just received full
line OF silver table ware, all to be sold on
easy monthly or weekly payments a. cheap
as can be bought elsewhere at strictly cash
prices. smit' reliable installment house,
452 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
East Washington.


John Virnstein, the son of station Keep
er Virnstein OF the Fifth Precinct, broke
his arm yesterday while playing In front OF
the Mccormick School.
An elmond-eyed son OF the Flowery
Kingdom named zee Wah, who keeps laun-
dry at No 4 Third street southeast failed to
put In load OF coke that was left before
his door yesterday, and was consequently
arrested. He left five dollars at the Fifth
Precinct Station.
Patrick Mccormick was fned Sl05 10
the Police Court yesterday for ke"nIog an
unlicensed bar. An appeal was note
officer Nicholson has returned y duty.
Onicer Fitzgerald Is again on the sick list.
One male lodger, white, was accommo-
dated at the Fifth Precinct Station last
night.
South Washington.
-Oflcer Kelley this morning arrested
BERTHE Browa, colored girl, charged with
assuulliUg Richard Green.
MIR. and Mrs Horace Devoe h.vo re-
turned from three months trip to Europe.
West Washington.
Schooner Harry Hesser, 1000 tons OF
ice from Kennebec for the Independent Ice
Company, arrived yesterday.
Canal boat Whestley Brothers, $500
bushels Of wheat, 300 OF corn 500 OF oats for
j. g. & j. NJ. Waters, arrived to-day.
Schooner Cclena, 1000 tons OF coal,
cleared for Boston to-day.
schooner Gay Thomas, 600 tons of COAL
cleared for Richmond yesterday.
--Tsylor Reed and Jenny Booth were ar
rested by Officers d. Fisher and Riley yes
terdsy for nssaulting Eliza Philpot The
trouble occurred on the Virginia shore, and
the prisoners were turned over to tho Vir-
ginia authorities this morning.
Temperature And condition OF water at
"a. m: Great Falls, temperature, "a; conii-
tlon, SO; receiving reservoir, Temperature,
20; condition at north connection, 20; al
south connection, 80; distributing reservoir,
temperature, 6s condition at inruent gate
house, SO; condition at efnueut gate
house. &c.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
PICKED HERE AND THERE.

Cotton Birdeye-lS inch, 55c: g0.inch, Coo;
22.inch. &c
- and sC-inch Scotch Glngham Umbrellas,
paragon frame, a9c; value, Sl.qg
Si,iS \ $. Fretz's best quality 2Jinch
Gloria, Si.4S; value, 81 7b.
si.sS s. 4 Fretzs best quality 2jinch
Gloria, gold head, sl.Ss; value, s!.2i.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
SUMMARY.
Baseball Personalities.
'apolis 3, Washington 1.

Baseball Personalities.
Indianapolis s, Washington 4.
Poor Farrell Four errors.
indianapolis earned of the runs.
Mack and Carroll each made . 2-baggers
Jackson, the new Indianapolis first base-
man, made hits, Cns tripls-bAgger.
Shock sgain played in centre field
After the regular season Ia over the Bal
timores and the Washingtons will contest
for the professional cham pionship OF Mary
land al d the District u Columbia Two
games will be played In Baltimore, October
IA and 10, and two IN WashiuRton, October
II and IS. II necessary, nth game will
be played,
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
Chnnpe Of ,achednIe.

After this date, September IS, the steamer
George Leary OF the Washington aud Nor
folk Line viii leave. on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, $3.50 p. IN Saturday trip
down being dropped.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
SPORTS OF THE SEASON.

The Washington Chicago Series.
The following table shows the relative
batting and fielding averages Of the Wash
ipgton and Chicago mines, whose series
ended on Wednesday,:
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
For All Achea nnd Pains

use Rheumatic Strengthening Porous Plas-
ter. For sale by A. b. Finney, the drug
gist, corner Seventh and | streets North
west priCe lOc,
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
w. IL. lOughtOn & Co., 1914 r
nIrGeI NarIhAYesI.

have received their new line OF Furniture
Carpets, Upholstering Goods and Wall
Paper for fall Furniture upholstered.
Splendid assortment at lowest prices.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
1t is Not AecesanrY

to buy every new book that comes out,
when you may have the privilege OF reading
all you want at the low price OF 5 subserip-
ton for an entire year. Mr. j. ID. Free, jr.,
No. 13i3 street northwest, has oil the
standard works and all the new books as
soon as published. Call and subscribe.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
"AIderney Dairy waxous.r

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered In ID "Ward"
prints, 40c. per Id. Also cottage cheese.
buttermilk and sweet milk, &c. per qt.
Cream, 15. per pt.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
Drink Phii. Hest Drewing Com
nnnA.a MlINnnI.nn Iinnr.

the acknowledged Beer Of the District. For
trademark (Which appears on every bottle),
see Sunday papers Retailed by dealers
generally and Wholesale only by I. ID. Har-
per, 703 and 705 North Capitol street.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24

LrrHoGRApH CHECK BOOKS made to order.
Handsome designs. Kervand, 1912 Penn
sylvania avenue.
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For the e.. a. IL. Encnmpment
at st Louis the Pennsylvania Railroad will
sell round-trip tickets for 500 80. Good 20.
ing from September "a to IS. Good to re-
turn until October 81,
The service OF this unrlyaled route com.
mends itself to all who desire to make travel
a pleasure,
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
Gloves for One Dollar.
Three lots which we con.
slider excellent
values

Ladies' i.button Suclc Gloves, all the new
shades, embroidered in fancy and soltcoprs,
only 81 per pair.
Ladies' O Ghutton length English Driving
Gloves, miro derod backs, soft. elastic aud
durable only 4 per pair.
Misses i-buttnn Suede Gloves, variety Of
new autumn shades, embroidered backs, only
81 per pair.
WOODWARD q LuTnRoP,
Corner iith and II SITS. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24

LIGHTNING RoDs repaired. Speaking
tubes. j. II. KUEHLIsG, 1919 Pa. ave.
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LIGHTNING RoDs, electric work.
j. ii kuEHLiSG, 1912 Pa. ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24

VISITING LARDs neatly engraved from
your plates at 70 cents per hundred. Rer-
wand, 1912 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24

MoNoaRAMs and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. Kervand's, 1919
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
CREs4PEAKe & OHIO ROUTE.

Newport News and Mississippi Valley Col
Schedule IN effect June ., 1887.
Trains leave Union Depot, sixth and d sts.
1857 A. M.-For Newport News, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk Daily except sun
day. Arrive In Norfolk 40 p, ~,
1924 A. M-For virginia Springs, stations
on tho Chesapeake Is Ohio and points
West Daily except sunday Ohscrvd-
tion car, Charlottesville Ia Clifton forge,
Jhruugh Pullman Buffet sleeping cars,
Clifton Forge to Louisville and 81. Louis,
80 p. M.-Fast Western express daily.
Solid train. with Pullman Buffet sleeping
carr &c Louisville. Pullman service to Gin
cirnatl, Vt. Louis, Memphis and New
Orleans.
o1co, 5lS Pennsylvania avenue.
II. ", FULLER,
Gen, Pass. Agent.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND ONO

Leave Washington Ole "a M. daily, except
sunday, ana dA5 D. IN, daily, arrive
Round illl ll:s7 a, m. and 7:lO p, NJ; return
ing, leave Round Hill G:O5 Il. IN. daily aud
1850 p. m, daily, except sunday, arriving
Washington $3.50 u. m ana 1865 d, IN.
Through trains from the South via Char
lotto, Danville and Lynchburg arrive IN WASH
ingion $40 m. and s;23 D. m; via East Ten
nessec Bristol and Lynchburg. ut 1918 = IN.
and $40 p. M: via Chesapeake and Ohio route
and Charlottesville, $40 y. m Strasbdrg
local g;i7 a. m,
Tickets, sleeping.car reservation and in
formation furnished and baggage checked at
Office, 1900 Pennsylvania avenue and at Pas.
senger station, Pvnnsylyana X r., Sixth and
Il streets. JAS l.. TAYLOR
General Passenger Agent,
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
PlEnMONT AiR Line.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SEPT. 4, 1887.
$50 n. IN. East tennessee mail daily tor War
renton, GOrdonsvile, Charlottesville,
Lynchbure and stations between AleSbu.
BroSvlllc, Rome, Calera,. MONTGOMERY
ard New orleans. Pullman sleeper
Washington to New Orleans.
II:?i n. m Fast mall daily tor Warrenlon,
Charlottesville, Gordonsville, stations
Chesapeakc and Ohio ronte Lyncbbnrg,
Rocky Mount, Danvile and stations be-
tween Lynchhurg and Danvile, Green's.
bUro, Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birn.
ingham, Montgomery. New orleans, Texas
aud California. Pullman sleeper New
York to Atlanta, In connection with Pull
man seepers atlanta 10 New urictus and
Mann bOudoiF sltepels for birinlugba n,
Vicksburg and shreveport solid trsins
Washington to Atlanta, Does not connect
for q. and q, route points sundays,
2:3b nm, daily, except sunday, ius NaGassas,
strasburg and intermediate stations Con
meets AT Riverton with 5. Y Il. Il. for LII
roy, arriving 4 m.
$50 p. m Western express daily for Warren
ton, Gornonsville Charlottesville LiuiS-
vile, Cincinnati and summer resorts on
and near line of Chesapeake aud ONO
route, Pullman sleepers and soil
for Lynchburg, Bristol, Chs'tunJogn,
Memphis, Little Rock and all Southwest
erD points. Through Pullman sleepers
Washington 10 Mcmphls without
change.
Ilp.m Southern express daily Tor Lyncnburs,
Danyille, Itaielgh, nriie vile, Charlotte, Co
lumbiA, Aiken, Augusta Atlanta, Mont
EOmely, New Orleans, Texas euo CHlfurnit I.
Pullman sleepers Washington 10 Mont,
Eumefy, connecting With Pullman plrlpr
man sleerers Washington to Augusta With
out change,
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MOUNT VERMONT
M MOUNT VERMONT
MOUNT VERNON

Steamer W. W. CORCORAN
Leaves 7thst, Wharf daily (oxcept Sunday fol-
MOUNT VERNON,
At 10 O'Clock q. IN. I; returning, reaches Wash
ington about $50 y. m.
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NORFOLK AND FORTREsS MON
IN ROE.-Daily line to Norfolk, stopping
at Plney Point going and returning. Steamers
Lady uf the Lake and Jane Moselcy leave
every day from 7th-st wharf at p m; excel
lent meals, i5c. StaterOoms secured and bag
gage checked at 1919 and 1851 Pa ave aud on
steamer Telephone call 0i.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
STEAM BOATS.
VNO NORFOLK AND FORT MONROE.

TTW NONFOLK AND FOKI WONKOE.
The steamer GEORGE LHARY will leave
eth It " hart MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and
FRIDAYS at $50 p IN. Returning will leave
Norfolk TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SAT-
URDAY at 4 p, IN, Exclusive connection with
Boston and Providence steamers. Connect
also with all other rail and steamboat lines at
Norfolk and Fort Monroe.
Rooms and tickets at 1851 aud G10 Pennsyl.
vania avenue and Rnox's Express, 6O9 Penn.
syvania avenue, who will check baggage at
hotels and private residences. LEARY's
Telephone Call, 7ij3.
For other information apply at Office, Sew.
enth street wharf. WIN. p. WEIGH,
Superintendent and General Agent.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24
CARPETS.

ieIfc Venetian Stair Carpet, ielec; value
isC.
SOC Smyrna Mats, 41c; value. 80.
&c Stitch Carpet Lining, ic; value, Sc.
WRAPS.
si.S9 Misses Revere Front Tlghthtting
Jacket, with hood, 81 80 value. 81 80.
Sl9g Ladies' Black Boucle Jackets, stripe
satin hood, SI99; value, $3.50.
2i.e9 Childten's Gretchen Coat, with cape,
81. %; value $3.50.
MEMS AND BOYS HATS.
Boys Wool Hats ESQ.
Boys Blue Kersey Hats, 37lSc.
Boys Black stiff Hats, ACC
Mems knockabout Hats, 4gc,
Mems Fine Wool Stin Hats, black and
brown, S1c.
Mems Fine Black Hats, e5 shapes, ooc.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-24

1t ls the Best.
Ask for It, Schlitzs' Milwaukee Lager
Beer. For sale by all leading houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-17
An Interesting Episale.

WARRENToN, Va, March 16, 1857.
Mr. Editor: Dear SRI send you the
amount of subscription for your valuable
paper. l think it as good as any published
in che State. 1t is called by some of your
subscribers the Democratic Bible" |
don't blame you for going for President
Cleveland, for he has made coed republi
can president I am republican, and
sometimes think l made q mistake and
voted for Cleveland instead of Blaine. II
Blaine had been elected president and had
made as good democratic president as Mr..
Cleveland has republican, he would have
been impeached. Isay SO, aud bet on it,
and all the ladies in the country will 20 nv
halves. Go it, Cleveland Turn the ras-
Gals out and put in the negro
I'll close this interesting letter; l can't
write to do any good, Sofie and a sewing
machine man keep such an alfred talking
and habbling. He can't come that trick
over me, Larry time. Ii you ever come in
these parts l hope you will pass by. Persim.
mons, hickory nuts, opossums and potatoes
plenty. No money; corn scarce; negroes
and carpet bagger5 say democrats and
preachers impudent; women proud men
lazy, and taxes high. Yours politically,
o III =